India's Supreme Court on Friday (July 26), extended its interim stay order dated July 22 on directives issued by BJP-ruled states - Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh, compelling eateries along the Kanwar Yatra routes to show the names of their owners and staff outside their shops.

'Can’t force anyone to disclose names': India's SC extends stay on BJP states' Kanwar Yatra directive

The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday defended its directive requiring eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display the names of their owners and staff, saying the idea was to bring in transparency, avoid "potential confusion" and ensure a peaceful yatra.

Kanwar directive on eateries to ensure peace, avoid 'potential confusion': UP govt tells India's Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India on Monday (Jul 22) imposed an interim stay order on the directives by multiple state governments ordering eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display the names of the shop owners.

India: Supreme Court halts orders requiring eateries to display owner names along Kanwar Yatra route

Chief Minister of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath has directed all eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display the names of their owners throughout the state.

India: CM Yogi Adityanath orders eateries along Kanwar Yatra routes in UP to display owners' names

Local police in Muzaffarnagar city in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh are facing flak for their so-called controversial order for all food joints along the 'Kanwar Yatra' route.

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